Divya Jain is a sport psychologist and Head of Psychological Services for the Fortis National Mental Health Program. She works in the field of performance enhancement and mental health with elite and emerging athletes in individual and team sports, as well as with corporate organizations and schools.
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Mindset of a Winner | Sports Psychologist Divya Jain at OCLF
On 22nd Nov 2025 05.00 PM TO 05:40 PM
Sports psychologist Divya Jain led this powerful session on what it takes to build a champion’s mindset in young athletes. In conversation with student and sportsperson Ananya Amit Gandhare, she explored how mental strength, resilience and emotional balance shape long-term success in competitive sport.
Divya explained why young athletes should shift focus from medals to effort, discipline and consistency. She highlighted resilience as the defining quality that separates good performers from great ones, and offered practical insights on coping with pressure, managing anxiety and bouncing back stronger after setbacks.
The audience engaged deeply with questions on handling failure, sustaining motivation, balancing ambition with well-being and the role of parents and coaches in creating emotionally safe training environments.
The session was anchored by Akanksha Baisware, who added clarity and energy to the discussion.
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The Champion Within | Dr Samir Parikh and Divya Jain on Life Lessons from Sports Psychology | OCLF
On 22nd Nov 2025 05.00 PM TO 05:40 PM
The session "The Champion Within: Life Lessons from Sports Psychology" brought together psychiatrist Dr Samir Parikh and sports psychologist Divya Jain in conversation with physiotherapist Dr Anushree Duseja. The discussion explored how the mindset of an athlete applies to every individual navigating pressure, performance and personal growth.
The speakers shared insights from their experience with elite athletes, including their work as Mental Wellness Officers for Team India at the 2024 Paris Olympics. They highlighted the core pillars of mental strength: confidence, discipline, focus, resilience and emotional regulation. The conversation emphasised that self-belief matters most during struggle, not during success, and that process-based goals often create more meaningful progress than outcome-based goals.
The panel addressed how overthinking, comparison and self-judgment weaken performance, while self-awareness and realistic goal-setting strengthen motivation. They reminded the audience that mental fitness is essential for students, professionals and homemakers, not only for athletes. Everyday choices, discipline and consistency shape the champion within.
Audience questions explored how to handle pressure, build confidence, maintain focus and guide children in competitive environments. The session concluded with a call to nurture emotional fitness and mental discipline beyond the festival.